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Health experts say axing plan to block sales of tobacco products to next generation will cost thousands of lives

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[–] ArmoredThirteen@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Shit really? I somehow completely missed this one when did this happen?

[–] MJBrune@beehaw.org 9 points 11 months ago

It was 2020. It's honestly been interesting to see. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31348515/ is a study from before 2020 stating that 4% less of 18-20 year olds smoked when the age limit is increased to 21. I couldn't find any specifics on Washington state though.